5Bss or Redcat Rampage TT

[chuck9044]

I am looking at these to 1/5 scales and wanting any info on witch to buy. I like bashing basicly. My cousin just bought the 5Bss and I love it but I noticed some issues. Slides around alot (2wd) and seems to chew up the rear tires. I have never drove the Redcat but I think 4wd would be an improvement. If I were to get the Redcat I would Probably upgrade the motor to 26 fuely. The weight difference I think would also be a issue. Anyway any reply would greatly be appreciated. Thanks:helpsmilie:

 

[zouz10]

Hi Chuck, welcome to the forum.

THe Redcat is a good little truck and the 4wd helps it hook up better than a 2wd.
If you're going to be bashing, i would personally get an hpi baja. i've had one and it is an amazing buggy. The rear wheel issue has been known for a while. THe stock wheels are pretty soft. As soon as they go, there are plenty of backups you can buy, such as hostile tires for example. There are also a whole lot more after market parts for it.
As for the handling, you're right, it does tend to kick out, but if you put the proper tires and tune your suspension for more bite on the ground you are racing, that should improve the handling allot more.


Good luck,

Chris

 

[Bigger the Better]

I would agree. Pick the Baja for your 1st and then go 4wd later. If bashing is all then the Baja will hold up a bit more being 2wd.
JM2C.

 

[Timmahh]

i agree. the sliding is alot of fun when you can get control of it, which you will as you use it. rear tires are poop. grab aset of Hostile Hobby Products Rear MX tires, or ATVs and your tire woes will be nearly gone, I say nearly cuz the rims are plastic and with the added traction on the Hostile, you may end up killing the Hex in the Rims. lol but it takes quitea while for that to happen.

 

[chuck9044]

Thanks for the replies. Now I'm torn between 5bSS and 5B 2.0 DDM is selling the 2.0 with a free V2 Dominator Pipe. Any opinions
Thanks

 

[zouz10]

If you like to build the car, than get the SS. The 2.0 is good also if you like all the parts in gunmetal, as the SS has them in orange. Also, the V2 dom pipe is one of my favorites.

Good luck choosing


Chris

 

[mooman007uk]

I have to say, 4wd is way more fun for bashing IMO, had the 2wd fgbaja...more skill to drive but really not half as much fun, 4wd goes more places and can handle rougher terrain, hill climbs etc....if you come from nitros did you have a 2wd or 4wd?

a quick 4wd rampage hillclimb to wet the appetite

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be7RgqJvwsI

 

[chuck9044]

I had 4wd MT OS powered Revo, and stock MMGT 3.0, alot of fun just tired of tuning issues

 

[chuck9044]

I decided to get the SS. I have never done a kit and am looking forward to it.

 

[Bigger the Better]

Good idea on the build. Even if you buy one RTR you end up tearing it down. Now you will know your buggy much better.:cool2:

 

[zouz10]

You are going to love it my friend.



Chris